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desires to further their education and grow in their walk with Christ is encouraged to apply. Along with receiving up to 18 credits — students will live, learn, and experience the beautiful country of Ecuador together. Each semester students will experience all four major regions of the country including Quito and the Andes mountains, the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon jungle, and the beautiful tropical coast. Each student will complete a 5- week homestay with an Ecuadorian family and participate in either a for- credit internship in their major or service-learning practicum to encourage deeper cross-cultural engagement and community development. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. Biola in Ecuador Semester Recommended Courses Required Culture Courses Community Development Seminar/Intercultural Practicum 1-3 Select one of the following: 3 Ecuador 250: Art History and Culture of Ecuador Ecuador 350: History, Politics and Culture Required Spanish Courses Select one or two of the following: 3-8 Literature and Composition Spanish Language (9 course equivalences available) Core Courses Biology 3 Christian Spiritual Formation 3 Studies in American Literature 3 Worldview and World Religions 3 Intercultural Communication 3 1 Eight classes available, both lower and upper division Biola London (BLS) See the Biola London (https://www.biola.edu/studyabroad/biola-london) website for additional information. In cooperation with Roehampton University London, Biola offers a fall semester of study in the United Kingdom. Located near Wimbledon, six miles southwest of the center of London, the program at Roehampton University gives students the opportunity to experience the British educational system side by side with British and international students, while also learning from the unique historical and cultural settings of London and the British Isles. Biola students can attend the fall program only in their sophomore, junior or senior year, which requires them to apply in their freshman, sophomore or junior year, respectively. Roehampton University's catalog for international students offers a variety of academic disciplines with courses that connect to most Biola majors. At the time of application to the Biola London program, students select six courses from Roehampton's catalog that meet the requirements of their Core Curriculum (GE) or major — eventually selecting three to take in the fall if they are accepted to the program. Two additional required courses will be taught by an instructor designated by Biola, one of which fulfills the Bible integration requirement (BBST 465) and the other, another upper-division BBST course. In all, students will take five courses in London, totaling 15 credits. Students interested in the program should inquire with the Biola London office to begin the process of ensuring that there is space in their
curriculum for the courses they aim to take in London. Students may take courses that count either toward the Core Curriculum (GE) or major requirements. Application, payment of tuition and room are made through Biola. Seniors are not allowed to attend during the semester in which they will be graduating. Biola requires a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA to apply, and the application must be approved by the department of the student's major, the director of the Biola London program and Roehampton University. Applications are available online through the Center for Cross- Cultural Engagement (https://www.biola.edu/ccce). A selection process follows the submission of applications. Students participating in the program are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of Roehampton University; in addition, they are expected to maintain Biola's code of conduct. At the end of the semester, Roehampton will forward the student's transcript to Biola, where it will be interpreted in light of the American grading system. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. Biola Student Exchange Program (ISE) See the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website for additional information. The Biola Student Exchange Program provides unique opportunities for Biola students to study at Christian universities in Korea, Japan, and Indonesia. Students can study as exchange students at Yonsei University in Korea, Tokyo Christian University in Japan, and Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia. Biola students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for up to two semesters of exchange study. For contact information visit the CCCE (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) website. BestSemester (CCCU) Programs The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), an association of 115 members and 63-affiliate campuses in 20 countries, offers the following semester and summer programs to students of its member institutions. The programs offer a unique opportunity for students to make the world their classroom. These interdisciplinary learning opportunities are available to juniors and seniors, while some programs also accept second-semester sophomores. For further information, contact the Center for Cross Cultural Engagement. Interested students can visit the Center for Cross-Cultural Engagement (http://www.biola.edu/ccce) and the CCCU (http:// www.bestsemester.com) websites. American Studies Program (ASP) See the ASP (http://www.bestsemester.com/locations-and-programs/ washingtondc/asp) website for additional information. Since 1976, the American Studies Program has served as an experiential learning laboratory for students committed to connecting their faith to public affairs. Nearly 500 of ASP’s 3,000+ alumni have returned to work in the DC metro area in a variety of professional fields-private and public, for-profit and non-profit. Each student enrolls in the program’s two practicum courses: Internship and Topics in Leadership & Vocation. Students have the option of enrolling in a one-credit Professional Mentorship course. In addition,
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